The pig mission began on Wednesday. Four of us headed to Epps Farm in Calvert, early, very early. We had to pick up a live 90 lb heritage pig, and have it at the processor in Westphalia, no later than 10:30 am. After processing, it chilled until Friday, when I picked it up to spend…
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Blackberries, Pork, and Trade Days
And the place where those 3 things collide is Calvert, TX. It was the Saturday outing. Epps Farm was the first stop, after I got lost. You know I’ve made the trip a few times before, so there’s no explaining my little detour. This past Sat. was the first day for picking blackberries. They’ve got…
Pork Meatball and Spinach Soup
PrintPork Meatball and Spinach Soup Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This is a great one pot meal. The meatballs will remind you of Chinese potstickers. You should get 10-12 meatballs out of this recipe, depending on how big you make them.IngredientsMeatballs 1 cup cubed day old bread 1/2 cup milk 1 lb ground…
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Cooking at Lodge – Day Five I stayed out a little too late last night, and was late getting to the lodge. Thank goodness I had the foresight to get everything ready for breakfast, the day before. I baked off all the stuff for the tacos and heated the tortillas. I put a lot of…
Noodles with Pork and Peanuts
This is really cooking for one, with yummy leftovers. I guess you could make less, but why? PrintNoodles with Pork and Peanuts Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients1 lb pork, cut into thin strips Cornstarch Dry sherry 1 bundle soba (buckwheat noodles), cooked, drained, and drizzled with sesame oil 1/4 cup crushed peanuts…